Doyle Bramhall II (born 24 December 1968) is a guitarist and vocalist in hi… Read Full Bio ↴Doyle Bramhall II (born 24 December 1968) is a guitarist and vocalist in his band Smokestack and was also the second guitarist in Eric Clapton's band from 2004 to 2009. He is the son of singer, songwriter and drummer Doyle Bramhall, who was raised with Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmie Vaughan.
At age 16, Doyle Bramhall II toured with Jimmie Vaughan's band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, as second guitarist. In 1992 Doyle formed Arc Angels with Charlie Sexton and Stevie Ray Vaughan's rhythm section of bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris Layton (also known as Double Trouble). Doyle became Eric Clapton's second guitarist in 2004 after Andy Fairweather-Low backed out of the tour. He left Clapton's band in 2009 to reform Arc Angels.
"Doyle Bramhall II was raised in a home filled with the blues and rock and roll sounds that are indigenous to his birthplace - Austin, Texas. His father, Doyle Bramhall Senior, was the drummer for blues legend Lightning Hopkins and a regular collaborator with Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
When Doyle was 16 years old, he toured as second guitarist with Jimmy Vaughan's band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Shortly thereafter he and fellow Texan, Charlie Sexton, co-founded the rock band Arc Angels. Doyle and Charlie enlisted the rhythm section from Stevie Ray Vaughan's backing band, Double Trouble, to complete the lineup. The group enjoyed critical acclaim and commercial success.
Following the release of "Jellycream," Doyle's 1999 RCA debut recording, he received phone calls from both Roger Waters and Eric Clapton. Doyle ended up joining Roger Waters for a summer tour while Clapton, along with fellow blues great B.B. King, chose two of Doyle's songs - "Marry You" and "I Wanna Be" - for their collaborative recording entitled "Riding With The King." Upon completion of the "Riding..." project, Doyle, his wife - Susannah Melvoin, and Clapton co-wrote and performed "Superman Inside" for Clapton's album, "Reptile." Doyle's playing is also heavily featured on the album.
The latest offering from Doyle Bramhall II, entitled - "Welcome" - is the purest sampling of Doyle's talents to date. Doyle entered the studio with Smokestack, the band he put together a couple of years ago, and co-producers Benmont Tench and Jim Scott to record the 12 - song set. Joining Doyle in Smokestack is J.J. Johnson on drums and bassist Chris Bruce. Susannah Melvoin contributed background vocals, Benmont Tench pulled keyboard duty and Craig Ross played second guitar.
The album, "Welcome" showcases the diversity of Bramhall's talent; from his songwriting to his intense, soulful vocals and virtuoso guitar playing. Doyle's gravity explosion can be readily heard on such tracks as the driving "Green Light Girl" and the uptempo "Soul Shaker." His dedication to the blues can be felt on tracks like "Life," "So You Want It To Rain" and "Send Some Love."
Doyle and his band are set to open for Eric Clapton on the first leg of a worldwide tour this year".
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At age 16, Doyle Bramhall II toured with Jimmie Vaughan's band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, as second guitarist. In 1992 Doyle formed Arc Angels with Charlie Sexton and Stevie Ray Vaughan's rhythm section of bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris Layton (also known as Double Trouble). Doyle became Eric Clapton's second guitarist in 2004 after Andy Fairweather-Low backed out of the tour. He left Clapton's band in 2009 to reform Arc Angels.
"Doyle Bramhall II was raised in a home filled with the blues and rock and roll sounds that are indigenous to his birthplace - Austin, Texas. His father, Doyle Bramhall Senior, was the drummer for blues legend Lightning Hopkins and a regular collaborator with Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
When Doyle was 16 years old, he toured as second guitarist with Jimmy Vaughan's band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Shortly thereafter he and fellow Texan, Charlie Sexton, co-founded the rock band Arc Angels. Doyle and Charlie enlisted the rhythm section from Stevie Ray Vaughan's backing band, Double Trouble, to complete the lineup. The group enjoyed critical acclaim and commercial success.
Following the release of "Jellycream," Doyle's 1999 RCA debut recording, he received phone calls from both Roger Waters and Eric Clapton. Doyle ended up joining Roger Waters for a summer tour while Clapton, along with fellow blues great B.B. King, chose two of Doyle's songs - "Marry You" and "I Wanna Be" - for their collaborative recording entitled "Riding With The King." Upon completion of the "Riding..." project, Doyle, his wife - Susannah Melvoin, and Clapton co-wrote and performed "Superman Inside" for Clapton's album, "Reptile." Doyle's playing is also heavily featured on the album.
The latest offering from Doyle Bramhall II, entitled - "Welcome" - is the purest sampling of Doyle's talents to date. Doyle entered the studio with Smokestack, the band he put together a couple of years ago, and co-producers Benmont Tench and Jim Scott to record the 12 - song set. Joining Doyle in Smokestack is J.J. Johnson on drums and bassist Chris Bruce. Susannah Melvoin contributed background vocals, Benmont Tench pulled keyboard duty and Craig Ross played second guitar.
The album, "Welcome" showcases the diversity of Bramhall's talent; from his songwriting to his intense, soulful vocals and virtuoso guitar playing. Doyle's gravity explosion can be readily heard on such tracks as the driving "Green Light Girl" and the uptempo "Soul Shaker." His dedication to the blues can be felt on tracks like "Life," "So You Want It To Rain" and "Send Some Love."
Doyle and his band are set to open for Eric Clapton on the first leg of a worldwide tour this year".
Official Site
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Doyle Bramhall II Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Doyle Bramhall II:
Ain't Goin' Down Slow Ain't going down slow Ain't going down slow Here comes t…
Away We Go Away Time stands still when you're asleep I kneel beside the bed…
Baby's Gone You see a child To young to know He was given…
Blame I saw you go away with the sun You walked out…
Bleeding From A Scratch You say sweet words to me Then you turn your back…
Chariot Heard you knocking on my door Coming from way down low Now…
Chasin' The Sun Like a leaf that's free , I will blow away Night…
Close To Heaven Find a safe place to go Just like that, the pain…
Close To Me I want you to be So close to me So you will…
Day Come Down Grow to live, learn to love With some luck we'll get…
Green Light Girl Pretty thing on her feet She's gonna leave them sorry She'…
He Stole Our Love Away Here I am waiting for the sun to fall Wonderin' if…
Helpless Man When I get back You better not be home I'm tearin' up…
I Wanna Be I wander helplessly day by day. It's so much easier to…
I Will Remember Seems like everyday we're starting over We go in out and…
I'm Leavin' Felt like turning away 'cause I paid and paid a price too…
I'm The One I'm the one in the dream Tell me tell me what…
Jealous Sky I was watching you tonight You didn't see me I hope you…
Keep You Dreamin' Come here so I can let you know I'll give you…
Last Night You're in hollywood I know your up to no good Careful now,…
Life Life, life, isn't for everyone Life, life is for everyone T…
Mama Can't Help You Yo′ mama can't help you no more Believe it Well, well, well…
Marry You It's the sugar so sweet, Kind I'd like to meet You at…
November Oh, I wish I could go back again For a moment…
Part II This is the day I'll never see again But that's okay…
Problem Child Let me, let me love you Help me, to help myself I…
Send Some Love You walked You washed Didn't even notice That I followed Pl…
Smokestack I was born way down south I left home early on All I had…
Snakecharmer See my eyes turn from blue to red Do you realize…
So You Want It To Rain So you want it to rain Just sit here with me…
Song From The Grave I hit the road to fame again But songs weren´t coming…
Soul Shaker Soul Shaker, you've got a hold on me Turn me on,…
Stay A While You know your sweet And I know you're mine As far as…
The Reason I Live You will never know what you mean to me 'causeyou say…
The Veil I remember the day of the reckoning Oh, she said nothing…
They Get Together Oh it hurts today That I'm not with you You're so far…
Thin Dream The sun raised up Shine down on you These waves will…
True Emotion It´s only been three weeks But we weren´t strangers when we…
What You Gonna Do What Have I done I have gone too far I can't…
Who I Am Give me time to think it over Cherish now, what's gone…
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Michaela C. Griffin
This such a great song. Whole album is strong, but this piece always hits me in a deep, good way. Keep bringing in the music, Doyle. We need you. Xx
Anthony Araujo
Great comment we definitely need more music from Doyle soon. This album to me is a masterpiece
Philip Harrauer
Masterpiece! Doyle👌🤘
Joey Benoit
Doyle bramhall II is far more than I ever expected him to be! This song is unbelievable!
Joey Benoit
God bless you Mr bramhall II! Of course you have a legacy to fulfill! But not of your father but of yourself and you've done a great job I love your music! I would sign you in a heartbeat!
Joey Benoit
I remember when I was in Kingston Jamaica and I had a really good product! It was from the ground up! You've done it that same way! Keep doing it it'll work!
Joey Benoit
this is good its unbelievable!
Joey Benoit
So many great engineers like George Harrison are gone Clapton you are still here! But the beat is being squeezed! Good luck to all and to all good luck!
Joey Benoit
I had a dream that life was Joy! Wow! This kid probably never even heard sea of joy by Eric Clapton but here he is talking about a Sea? Classic!
Elizabeth McLeod
Love this Doyle.